About CSconnected
CSconnected represents organisations who are directly associated with research, development, innovation and manufacturing of compound semiconductor related technologies as well as organisations along the supply chains whose products and services are enabled by compound semiconductors.The UK, and in particular, Wales, is home to a growing number of organisations and businesses that are active in this increasingly important industry sector.
Our role is to support the cluster by facilitating meaningful collaboration, strengthening connections, and ensuring the collective voice of the cluster is heard at regional, national, and international levels.
Through strategic networking, curated introductions, industry roundtables, stakeholder engagement, and coordinated promotion, we create practical opportunities for members to build partnerships, access insight, raise their profile, and contribute to the continued growth of the cluster.
Definitions
The type and cost of this membership is based on factors such as the your location, the size of your organisation, and the type of organisation.
Criteria which must be satisfied to be considered a ‘Connected’ member. What we mean by ‘in and around South Wales’.
We recognise that political borders are largely meaningless when we consider local collaboration. While the compound semiconductor cluster is firmly established in South Wales, there are organisations ‘around’ our political boundaries which have deeper links to the cluster. If an organisation meets two of the following four criteria, we will consider them for Connected or Core Member status, and they can participate accordingly:
- The organisation is located within 20 miles of the South Wales area
- A significant portion (>15%) of their workforce lives and commutes from South Wales
- The organisation is engaged in a large collaborative research programme (>£500k in funding) with an existing cluster partner(s).
- The organisation is a significant commercial supplier (>£250k Annually) with an existing cluster partner(s).
It is recognised that an organisation may become eligible/ineligible if their circumstances change.
How do we define an SME?
We use the official European definition of an SME which is up to 250 employees and/or £44m GBP turnover.
How do we define an FE?
FE refers to a Further Education organisation, which is an institution (other than a school or university) that provides education and training after secondary school for people aged 16 and over, not for a university degree.
Pricing Structure (Excluding VAT)
Core Member Definition
Core members are a smaller group of organisations representing stakeholders from within the CSconnected membership. Core members are appointed by invitation only. Status is determined through a democratic decision by the Cluster Steering Board.
To become and retain core member status you must:
- Be a Connected Member with a track-record of at least one year of active participation in cluster activities.
- Participate in at least two outreach activities per year, supporting sector engagement, awareness, or skills development.
- Help us to create at least one promotional item per year, which could include a podcast, blog, press release, video, brochure etc. This material will be used to help raise awareness and attract talent for the local compound semiconductor industry.
- Active participation in the Cluster Steering Board, helping to define cluster strategy and future membership.
Membership Renewal: Core Membership is renewed annually based on fulfilling the participation criteria.
Sign up to our membership
Fill out the microsoft form here: CSconnected Membership Application Form – Fill in form or the form below:
For any queries please email: membership@csconnected.com
